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Final rush gets fair attendance to No. 3 all time
Big numbers in the final two days helped the 2011 Minnesota State Fair become the third-best-attended State Fair. Updated Sep. 6, 2011
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- Wild coach Mike Yeo at the Fair
Updated Sep. 3, 2011
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FairCam: Live views of the State Fair
What's it like on the state fairgrounds at this moment? Check out our FairCam to get a live taste of the weather, crowds and buzz.
Full story Full story Updated Aug. 26, 2011
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James Lileks: 'Doody' duty? Be sure to thank the fair shovelers
Who has the worst job at the fair? I DO! you say, citing the finite capacity of the human stomach. That doesn't count. You're a volunteer. Let's talk about actual professions.
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James Lileks: State Fair karaoke is for everyone
The Giant Sing-along at the State Fair is for everyone who ever wanted to do karaoke but couldn't do it alone.
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Updated Aug. 31, 2011
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James Lileks: Tree sculptures stand the test of time
Though many State Fair attractions come and go more than 40 tree sculptures remain all-year around on the fairgrounds.
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Updated Sep. 29, 2011
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James Lileks: It was a great day at the Fair?
A few days before the gates open, the Fairgrounds are curiously underpopulated. Will they get everything up in time? (Spoiler: of course.) Bonus Fair tease: learn about Minneseota's Newest Nightmare! (It's not another recount.)
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Updated Sep. 29, 2011
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State Fair opening day tradition
Many people were eager to continue the tradition of attending opening day at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Updated Oct. 3, 2011
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For State Fair, 60 tons of cheese curds from 1 dairy
Where do cheese curds come from? It begins on farms and involves traditional cheesemaking practices with modern technology, ending in a stroke of logistical genius in the State Fair's Food Building.
Full story Full story Updated Aug. 23, 2011
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The grandstand: Who's there and when
This year's lineup includes classic and modern rock, veteran country stars, a Latin superstar -- and a made-for-TV boy band.
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more from the fair
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All is fair in love if you love the fair
If you adore our home-grown get-together as much as this couple do, you can even get married there (in pickle hats).
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state fair schedule
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Monday, Sept. 5: Kids and Last Chance Day
Kids (5-12) admitted for $7. All-day discounts on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides, games and concessions. Many merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day. Barns close for the day at 3 p.m.
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State apple crop takes hit
Weather damage is less than first feared for most growers, but there are "pockets of disaster," particularly in the south.
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U regents will tighten paid leaves, severance
After a public uproar, oversight of compensation for the university's 43 top executives will be strengthened.
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